Forget crunches — elite gymnasts share 2 tips for better core workouts

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 06:02

Gymnast KJ Johnson performs a gymnastics floor routine in a purple and gold leotard — KJ Johnson, a gymnast with the NCAA Champion team at Louisiana State University, shared her go-to exercise for a stronger core.
Georgia Jones/Courtesy of KJ Johnson

Gymnasts have elite core strength.
Try the hollow hold exercise and variations to build core muscle and strength without a gym.
Stay consistent and make steady progress instead of taking on too much at once.

Take your core workouts to the next level with simple techniques recommended by elite gymnasts.

Having a strong core is essential to success in gymnastics, according to KJ Johnson, a student-athlete at Louisiana State University who helped her team win the 2024 NCAA women's national championship title.